Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

 

This section contains the following topics:

•	System requirements

•	Preparing for installation

•	Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications

•	Installation options

•	Modifying and repairing installations

•	Uninstalling CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

•	Frequently Asked Questions

System requirements

The following list includes the minimum system requirements. Note that for optimum performance, you need more RAM and hard disc space than indicated in the list.

•	Operating system with latest service pack: Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit Editions) or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit Editions)

•	Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64

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2 GB RAM

•	1 GB hard disk space

Electronic software downloads (ESD) require more space to allow for the download, the uncompressed setup files, and the actual installation, which includes copies the source files as well.

•	Mouse or tablet

•	1280 x 768 screen resolution or greater

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DVD drive

•	Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later

If the Microsoft .NET Framework is not available on your computer, it will be installed during product installation.

Preparing for installation

•	Make sure that your system’s date and time are set correctly.

•	Close all applications, including all virus detection programs and applications that are open in the system tray or on the Windows taskbar. Not doing so may increase the installation time and interfere with the installation.

•	Log in as an administrator.

•	Make sure that you have enough free disk space available on the drive where you want to install the application.

•	Delete the contents of the system’s TEMP folders to avoid file and memory conflicts. To navigate to the Temp folders, type %temp% in the Search box on the Windows 7 Start menu or the Windows 8 desktop.

•	Install CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 in its own directory to avoid conflicts with previous versions.

Installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications

The installation wizard makes it easy to install CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications and components. You can choose a typical installation to quickly install the suite, or you can customize the installation by choosing different options.

To install CorelDRAW Graphics Suite applications

1	Close all applications, including all virus detection programs.

2	Insert the DVD in the DVD drive.

(Windows 7 and Windows 8) If the installation wizard does not start automatically, browse to the root of the DVD, you must locate setup.exe on the DVD, and double-click the file. Be sure to navigate to the folder that corresponds to the version of your operating system: 64-Bit or 32-Bit.

3	Scroll down to read the license agreement, and then click I accept.

4	Click Next.

5	Type your name in the User name text box.

6	Type your serial number in the Serial number text box.

The serial number is not case-sensitive, and the dashes are optional.

7	Click Next.

8	Follow the instructions for installing the software.

Installation options

You can choose between two types of installations:

•	Typical installation — automatically installs the main programs and utilities of the suite to a default location in the Program Files folder. If later you need a component that is not installed, you can modify your installation.

•	Custom installation — lets you choose additional features, exclude components that you don’t need, and specify where to install the suite. For example, you can install desktop shortcuts or install Ghostscript for better handling of imported EPS and PDF files.

Programs

The following table lists the programs that are installed by default. To exclude a program from the installation, you must choose Custom installation.

 

Program	Description
CorelDRAW	An intuitive and versatile graphics application for creating high-quality vector illustrations, logo designs, and page layouts
Corel PHOTO-PAINT	A complete image-editing application that lets you retouch and enhance photos as well as create original bitmap illustrations and paintings
Corel CONNECT	An application that provides easy access to content such as clipart, photos, and fonts
Corel CAPTURE	An easy-to-use application for capturing images from your computer screen
Bitstream Font Navigator	An application for browsing, organizing, and managing fonts

Program features and utilities

The following table lists the program features that you can install. Not all components are available in all versions of the software.

 

Feature or utility	Description	Notes
Writing Tools	Include Spell Checker, Thesaurus, and Grammatik in various languages to help you proofread and edit documents	Writing tools in the language of the operating system are required and installed by default. For example, the English writing tools are installed by default on an English operating system. To install additional languages, you must choose Custom installation, or modify your installation later.
Duplexing Wizard	Lets you configure a printer for two-sided printing	Requires Custom installation
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 7.1	A subset of the Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) programming environment, which is suitable for beginners.	You can use VBA to create basic macros for personal use, but you can also use it to create more advanced macro projects.
Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA)	A built-in program environment that allows developers and other programming experts to use VSTA for creating the most advanced macro projects	To use VSTA with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, you must have your own copy of Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 or later installed. If you install Microsoft Visual Studio after installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, you must re-install the VSTA feature by modifying your CorelDRAW Graphics Suite installation. For more information, see To modify or repair a CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 installation.
Windows Shell Extension	Lets you view thumbnails of native Corel files such as CorelDRAW (CDR), Corel PHOTO‑PAINT (CPT), and pattern fill (FILL) files.	If you have a previous version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite installed, this option does not appear in the installation wizard.
GPL Ghostscript	Highly recommended if you import EPS and PDF files in your documents. This feature lets you isolate and use individual elements of imported EPS files rather than only header images. It also improves the import of PDF files generated by third-party applications.	Requires Custom installation

Additional options

The following table lists additional installation options.

 

Option	Description	Notes
Language packs	Let you use the programs and Help in two or more languages	This option is included only with multilingual versions of the software and requires Custom installation.
Allow product updates	Automatically downloads product updates and asks you before installing them	Included with the Typical installation
Install desktop shortcuts	Adds product icons to your desktop for easy access	Included with the Typical installation for trial versions of the product, this option requires Custom installation for all other versions.
Copy installation files	Lets you maintain and update the software without using the installation disc	Included with the Typical installation

Modifying and repairing installations

You can also use the installation wizard to do the following:

•	modify the current installation by adding or deleting components

•	repair the current installation by fixing errors such as missing or corrupt files as well as inaccurate shortcuts and registry entries

Repairing an installation is helpful when you encounter problems in using the application, or when you suspect that the installation is corrupt. Before repairing an installation, try resetting the current workspace to the default settings by holding down F8 while starting the application. Note that when you reset the workspace, all workspace preferences are reset.

To modify or repair a CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 installation

1	Close all applications.

2	On the Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program.

3	Double-click CorelDRAW Graphics Suite on the Uninstall or change a program page.

4	Enable the Modify option or the Repair option in the wizard that appears, and follow the instructions.

Components that are already installed do not appear in the wizard, or their check boxes appear disabled.

Certain features, such as Copy installation files and Install desktop shortcuts, cannot be added by modifying your installation.

Uninstalling CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

You can uninstall CorelDRAW Graphics Suite from the Control Panel.

To uninstall CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

1	On the Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program.

2	Double-click CorelDRAW Graphics Suite on the Uninstall or change a program page.

3	Enable the Remove option in the wizard that appears, and follow the instructions.

To completely uninstall the product by removing user files, such as presets, user-created fills, and customized files, enable the Remove user files check box.

Any additional components and applications that you installed with the suite, such as the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 - Windows Shell Extension or Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA), must be uninstalled separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your question is not included in the list below, visit Corel Support Services, and search the Corel Knowledge Base.

•	I am upgrading my version of the software. Do I need to uninstall the previous version?

•	What is the difference between an upgrade and an update?

•	What if I lost my serial number and need to reinstall the software?

•	What is the difference between Typical and Custom installation? Which type of installation is suitable for me?

•	How do I deploy CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to my organization’s network?

I am upgrading my version of the software. Do I need to uninstall the previous version?

No, you don’t need to uninstall the previous version. By default, the new version is installed to a separate folder, which ensures that you can work with both versions. Do not change the installation folder to install the upgrade and the previous version to the same folder.

What is the difference between an upgrade and an update?

An upgrade lets you install the latest major version of the software. After a major version is released, updates usually follow to offer defect fixes, performance and stability improvements as well as new features for premium members. Updates have the name of the major version with a number appended — for example, .1. By default, the application notifies you when a product update is available, but you can also check for updates by clicking Help Updates.

What if I lost my serial number and need to reinstall the software?

For download versions, check the email you received from Corel when you purchased the product.

If you are a standard or a premium member, check your My accounts page on corel.com.

If you purchased a box, check the cover of the installation disk.

What is the difference between Typical and Custom installation? Which type of installation is suitable for me?

See Installation options.

How do I deploy CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to my organization’s network?

If you purchased multiple licenses of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, you have the option of deploying the applications to your organization’s network. The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 Deployment Guide provides more information about network installations. To purchase a volume license of the software and obtain its deployment guide, please contact Corel Support Services.